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Baseline characteristics of patients
| Factors | Total patients (N = 100) |
|---|---|
| Gender (%Male) | 53 (53%) |
| Age (years ± SD) | 59.1 ± 11.5 |
| Underlying diseases | |
| None | 53 (53%) |
| Hypertension | 33 (33%) |
| Dyslipidemia | 30 (30%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 22 (22%) |
| Cirrhosis | 20 (20%) |
| Medication use | |
| NSAID | 16 (16%) |
| Aspirin | 14 (14%) |
| Alcohol use | 18 (18%) |
| Smoking | 9 (9%) |
| Endoscopic findings | |
| Peptic ulcers | 17 (17%) |
| Intestinal metaplasia | 17 (17%) |
| Gastric atrophy | 8 (8%) |
NSAID = Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
